Alimerka is strengthening its commitment to increasingly sustainable logistics with investments exceeding €20 million since 2018. The large-scale retail chain announced it has reduced its carbon footprint by approximately 80% compared to 2017, avoiding the emission of nearly 43.000 tons of CO₂. On World Environment Day, the company took stock of the initiatives it has launched to make its business more efficient and sustainable, from electric mobility to the circular economy, including energy efficiency and the promotion of local suppliers.
Among the most recent additions to the fleet is a new, fully electric road tractor capable of carrying up to 42 tons of freight and traveling up to 500 kilometers on a single charge. This technology, still uncommon in heavy-duty transport, represents a further step forward in the group's logistics strategy.
Over €6 million of the total investment has been earmarked for electric mobility. A new 26-ton electric rigid truck with a range of up to 350 kilometers will also enter service in the coming weeks. Alimerka's electric fleet currently includes 21 trucks dedicated to regional distribution and last-mile operations, as well as 24 electric vans for home deliveries. To support operations, the logistics center has 21 ultra-fast charging stations.
According to the company, these initiatives have reduced the carbon footprint of its logistics operations by 75,83%. This environmental commitment also extends to combating food waste through the "Alimentos sin Desperdicio" project, which recovers surplus food still fit for consumption and donates it to social organizations.
In terms of the circular economy, Alimerka is installing recycling centers at its stores and promoting the use of recyclable materials and reusable containers. The two facilities at the Lugo de Llanera logistics center are also powered by 100% renewable energy, thanks to a system of 7.500 photovoltaic panels. This strategy aims to combine innovation, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability, consolidating logistics' role as a key driver of the green transition in the distribution sector.
